26 February 2016 | Volunteering | Back to Blog
This week’s top five volunteering opportunities
1.Befriending Scheme
Where: Across London 
When: Various
Commitment Level: Regular Commitment
Peabody Housing Association is looking for volunteers to take part in their ‘Well Met’ befriending scheme. There are opportunities all over London to befriend someone who has become isolated and lonely. They are asking for a couple of hours commitment a week. If you are interested or want more information email: well.met@peabody.org.uk or call: 0207 021 4327
2. Clean for the Queen – Litter Picking
Where: Ackroyd Green Link
When: Friday 4th March 9.00-12.00
Commitment Level: Low
Clean for the Queen is an initiative from Keep Britain Tidy marking the Queen’s 90th birthday this year. This litter picking event is going to be held at Ackroyd Green Link (between Bow Common Lane and Burdett Road). They will supply gloves and litter picking equipment. If you are interested in attending, please email Chris at: Christine.Gennings@towerhamlets.gov.uk by the 28th of February
3. Bucket Collector
Where: London Bridge
When: Friday 11th March
Commitment Level: Low
Help Breast Cancer Care by collecting money at London Bridge Tube station so that they can support more people facing breast cancer. If you are interested in this opportunity, click here.
4. FoodCycle – Kitchen and Customer Service Assistant
Where: St Leonards Street, E3 3BT
When: Various
Commitment Level: Various
FoodCycle combines volunteers, surplus food and a free kitchen space to create meals and make positive social change in the community. No particular skills are needed, they are just looking for friendly and enthusiastic people looking to help out. Find out more here.
5. Post Pals
Where: Anywhere
When: Anytime
Commitment Level: Low
Post Pals need volunteers to send cards, letters, emails and small gifts to seriously ill children and their families in the UK. This opportunity requires very little commitment. If you are interested in getting involved and brightening a child’s day, you can find out more here.
